Action RPG
Cyberpunk 2077 PC requirements 2026 – Min & recommended specs
A dense open world that demands a truly modern graphics card.
Quick summary — which PC for Cyberpunk 2077?
- Estimated minimum setup: NVIDIA GTX 1060 6 Go / AMD RX 5500 XT 8 Go, 12 Go, SSD.
- For smooth 1080p: target a PC around $650 – $975.
- For high 1440p: target $975 – $1425 (NVIDIA RTX 2060 Super / AMD RX 5700 XT).
- For comfortable 4K: target $1425 – $1950 and above.
- Best price-to-FPS value in 2026: the $975 – $1425 tier.
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Cyberpunk 2077 on PC: hardware guide and performance
Cyberpunk 2077 is a major action rpg title on PC in 2026. This PC4Games page explains what the game actually needs from your CPU, GPU, RAM and storage — beyond the minimum lines shown on Steam.
Night City remains a benchmark for ray tracing, path tracing and urban density: the game quickly saturates VRAM and GPU once you push ultra or 1440p with RT enabled.
For a good experience we recommend a budget around $1,425 (PC4Games “comfort” tier). A $975 build handles 1080p on reduced to medium settings; for 1440p, high effects or streaming headroom, target $1,950 and above.
The official requirements table (minimum / recommended) and Amazon picks by budget tier are below. Use them as a baseline, then refine with the PC4Games comparator if you are unsure between desktop and laptop.
Suggested upgrade order: NVMe SSD first (loads and micro-stutters), then 16 GB RAM in dual-channel, then GPU and CPU. Update GPU drivers and enable Windows Game Mode before buying new hardware.
Direct answer: which PC to play Cyberpunk 2077?
- ▸Minimum budget to run the game : $650 – $975
- ▸Recommended budget (comfortable 1080p–1440p) : $975 – $1425
- ▸Optimal budget (1440p ultra or 4K) : $1425 – $1950
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Minimum and recommended PC specs for Cyberpunk 2077
| Component | Minimum requirements | Recommended requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-6700K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Graphics card | NVIDIA GTX 1060 6 GB / AMD RX 5500 XT 8 GB | NVIDIA RTX 2060 Super / AMD RX 5700 XT |
| Storage | SSD 70 GB | SSD NVMe 70 GB |
| DirectX | DirectX 12 | DirectX 12 |
| Operating system | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 / 11 64-bit |
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Which PC to buy for Cyberpunk 2077?
For comfortable 1080p without ray tracing, an €800–1,000 PC (RTX 3060 / RX 6700 + Ryzen 5) is enough. For 1440p or ray tracing, target €1,200–€1,500. Full path tracing requires €1,800+.
Cyberpunk 2077 expected FPS — Ultra no RT vs ray tracing (1080p)
| Configuration | Ultra without ray tracing | Ray tracing + DLSS Quality |
|---|---|---|
| PC $950— RTX 3060 | ~62 FPS | ~42 FPS |
| PC $1,200— RTX 3060 Ti | ~72 FPS | ~48 FPS |
| PC $1,425— RTX 4070 | ~88 FPS | ~58 FPS |
| PC $2,125— RTX 4080 | ~95 FPS | ~72 FPS |
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FPS measured at 1080p. Results vary based on graphics settings, drivers, and game version.
Frequently asked questions about Cyberpunk 2077
Can Cyberpunk 2077 run at 60 FPS on a €1,000 PC?
Yes. With a ~€1,000 PC (RTX 3060 or RX 6700 + i5/Ryzen 5 + 16 GB), Cyberpunk 2077 runs at stable 60 FPS at 1080p ultra without ray tracing. For basic ray tracing, an RTX 3070 is recommended.
Does ray tracing in Cyberpunk 2077 require a very expensive PC?
Standard ray tracing (reflections, shadows) is playable from an RTX 3060 Ti (~€900–1,000 build). Full path tracing requires an RTX 4080/4090 with DLSS enabled — a €1,800+ build minimum.
Is an SSD required for Cyberpunk 2077?
Yes, the game requires an SSD (HDDs cause stutters and excessive load times). An NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD of 1 TB is ideal for Night City.
